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Why is the U.S. Continuing to Engage Somalia?
We both lost our brother to war in Somalia. The least Congress could do is thoroughly debate and vote on where, when, and most importantly, why we should send our friends and family to fight and potentially die in endless conflicts.
The U.S. Shouldn't Turn Back the Clock in Somalia
The U.S. mission in Somalia is a peripheral concern with no strategic value.
Who Created Memorial Day? Origin and Debate About Birthplace Explained
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs estimates there are approximately 25 places that have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day.
U.S. Needs to Triple Troops in Poland to Deter Putin: Ex-Polish Official
"We think 30,000 is the absolute minimum of what needs to be placed in Poland," Radek Sikorski, a member of the European Parliament, said.
Rick Scott Suggests U.S. Troops on Ground in Ukraine Should Still Be Option
"I don't think you should ever take it off the table," the Republican senator said.
Hillary Clinton Hopes Biden Administration Will Move Quicker Against Russia
"The only pressure that Putin would respond to," Clinton said, would be tougher sanctions against the oligarchs with close ties to Vladimir Putin.
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Says Biden Has Been 'Weak' on Sending Weapons
John Herbst said that while the U.S. doesn't need to send troops to Ukraine, the White House should have sent major weapons back in the spring of 2021.
Most Americans Think Sending Troops to Ukraine Is a 'Bad Idea': Poll
There are approximately 80,000 American service members in Europe, sparking concern for their safety as Russia's threat increases.
2,000 U.S. Troops in North Carolina Packing Bags for Deployment to Europe
President Joe Biden is also sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of about 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania, according to an unnamed official.
McConnell Praises Biden for 'Moving in the Right Direction' on Ukraine
McConnell said he's heard "encouraging" things about what the Biden administration plans to do about the Russian invasion threat.
Is Biden Meeting His Pledge to End Forever Wars?
Policymakers in Washington insist the U.S. is turning the page from the post-9/11 era. The Biden administration has started the process in its first year.
After Our Afghanistan Withdrawal, It's Time to Admit We Have a PTSD Problem
In America, we have a severe problem with untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—and it doesn't just affect veterans.
Judge Orders Marine Stuart Scheller to Forfeit Only One Month of $5,000 Pay
The maximum penalty Scheller could have been issued was a forfeiture of two-thirds of his monthly pay for 12 months and a letter of reprimand.
Stuart Scheller Calls for 'Fundamental Change' in Military Leadership
"This is me accepting accountability. But it deeply pains me that my senior leaders are incapable of being as courageous," Scheller told the judge.
Court Sets Max Punishment to Marine Who Criticized Afghanistan Pullout
On Thursday, Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller plead guilty to all six misdemeanor-level charges during a court-martial hearing.
Dept. of Defense Outlines Risks U.S. Forces Face as Climate Change Worsens
The military's various aircrafts, bases, offices and more collectively burn more oil than most countries.
Syria Says It Will Drive US From Country If Troops Do Not Leave Voluntarily
"Just as we managed to wipe out terrorists from most of Syria, we will work to end the occupation with the same resolve and determination," said Faisal Mekdad.
60 Percent of Americans Believe Troops Will Have to Return to Afghanistan
Only 34 percent of respondents now approve of President Joe Biden on foreign policy, while 59 percent disapprove.
Vandals Rip U.S. Flags Honoring 13 Service Members Killed in Kabul
Police are asking the public to help identify the suspected vandal after the flags were deliberately ripped.
Families Begin Identifying 13 U.S. Service Members in Deadly Kabul Attack
Among those that have been named are Maxton William Soviak of Ohio, David Lee Espinoza of Texas and Rylee McCollum of Wyoming.
Pentagon Orders 'Ambitious Timeline' for 800K Troops Getting COVID Vaccine
"To defend this Nation, we need a healthy and ready force," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote in a memo.
McConnell Urges Biden to Ignore August 31 Deadline Despite Taliban Warnings
"The Taliban should not be allowed to tell us how long we are there to get our personnel out. That's our decision, not theirs," McConnell said on Tuesday.
Photos: A Week in Review of the Taliban's Takeover of Afghanistan
A collection of photos documenting the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over last Sunday.
U.S. Has Evacuated 2,000 People from Afghanistan in 24 Hours, Pentagon Says
About 4,500 U.S. troops are on the ground in Afghanistan to secure the airport and assist with the airlift, with several hundred more expected in 24 hours.
Tom Malinowski Says Biden Should Assure U.S. Will Stay at Kabul Airport
"There is no way humanly possible that you can keep our promise, the one that the president has promised, by August 31," the Democrat congressman said.
Former Afghan Ambassador to U.S. Says 'Forces Were Willing to Fight'
On Monday, President Biden told the nation: "The Afghan military collapsed, sometimes without trying to fight." But Roya Rahmani disagreed, "Afghan people did not want this to be their fate and destination."
7 Key Takeaways From Joe Biden's Speech on Afghanistan
The president said he stood by his decision to remove U.S. troops and that "nation building" was never the goal in Afghanistan.
GOP Unites to Criticize Biden Over Afghanistan Takeover, Troop Withdrawal
"I think Donald Trump bears huge blame and Joe Biden will ultimately bear the ultimate blame," Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois said.
Kinzinger, Murphy Tweet Contradicting Memories From Afghanistan Trip
"From the start, the mission was flawed by design," Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat, said of the Afghanistan War.
Afghanistan's Envoy Says Pressure on Ghani to Resign Comes From Taliban
"I think our allies here in the U.S. have also lost the psychological war...the story back at home is, they are abandoned," Adela Raz said Friday.